South University’s RN to MSN with a Specialization in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program offers a path to earning an MSN degree online*. Adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioners play a critical role in health promotion and disease prevention for adults as they age. This online RN to MSN degree focuses on gerontology and adult care and entering into advanced nursing practice. Through interactive coursework, thoughtful discussions, and supervised practicum experiences, this RN to MSN program is designed to prepare you to exercise advanced leadership, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication in diverse primary care settings. By working through the curriculum, you’ll have the opportunity to develop skills in preventing, diagnosing, and treating common health problems, focusing on at-risk and vulnerable populations.
South University’s Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program meets the core competencies for Adult Health Nurse Practitioners outlined by the National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and allows you to develop and practice the skills required for the national certification exams (ANCC; AANP)**. The program also incorporates key elements from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Master’s Essentials.
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